Chain-free first-floor two-bedroom flat with balcony and communal gardens
Spacious 753 sq ft living room; rooms proportionally generous
Double glazing; electric underfloor heating (electric fuel)
Needs full modernisation — kitchen, bathroom, flooring and decor
Lease 81 years remaining — requires prompt extension for lenders
Service charge £465 pa; ground rent £10 pa
Located close to Ifield railway station and local shops
Area has above-average crime and wider deprivation risks
This first-floor two-bedroom flat in Ifield Drive offers a practical, well-proportioned layout and substantial living room space ideal for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors. The property occupies 753 sq ft with two double bedrooms, a balcony and double glazing — ready for someone to modernise and personalise.
The location is a clear strength: close to local shops and Ifield railway station for fast commuter links, with communal gardens and everyday amenities on the doorstep. Service charge and ground rent are low (£465 pa service charge; £10 pa ground rent), and the property is offered chain-free for a quicker purchase.
There are important issues to note. The flat needs renovation throughout — carpets, wallpapers and kitchen/bathroom upgrades are required — and the electric heating and underfloor system may be costly to run compared with gas. The lease has 81 years remaining; this is below ideal for lenders and will need renewing soon. The local area score indicates higher-than-average crime and wider area deprivation, which buyers should consider.
In short, this is a competitively priced, average-sized two-bedroom flat with clear potential for value uplift after refurbishment. It suits a buyer prepared to invest in improvements or an investor able to manage lease extension costs and refurbishment work to increase rental income or resale value.
